Alex Russell
Franklin,TN
Summary
Offers strong analytical and problem-solving skills with knowledge of processes and manufacturing methods. With strong communication skills and have ability to work at all levels of the organizational. Offer 10 years of experience in Auto CAD software, Electrical and mechanical, multiple controls logic languages, robot programming. Ability to configure, program, test and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and associated components. Electrical troubleshooting and testing of control systems, control panels, and associated equipment. Continuously improve quality, cost, responsiveness & safety. Integration of new technologies into existing architectures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Controls Technician
A.O. Smith
05.2018 - Current
- Support Engineering department on projects and improvements
- Support Maintenance on troubleshooting and repair
- Integration of new processes on existing machinery
- Perform project task including but not limited to wiring of electrical cabinets to print, fabrication of machinery, programming of new machinery, spec out new machinery, training others on new processes and equipment.
- Support for Fanuc Robotics in plant including but not limited to, installation of new robots including programming and communication setup, recovery and backup of existing robots, and modifications for recovery or improvements to existing robots.
- Support for Cognex Vision systems and Keyence IV vision throughout plant including but not limited to, installation of new vision inspections, recovery of existing vision systems, modifications to existing systems for recovery or improvement
- Program, debug, develop PLC programs for new projects. PLC includes Siemens Step7, Allen Bradley 500, Allen Bradley 5000 studio, Automation Direct, Direct Soft 5.
- Program, debug, develop new HMI screens for new and existing machinery
Maintenance Lead/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technic
A.O. Smith
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair throughout plant.
- Direct others on repairs and troubleshooting
- Perform preventive maintenance on machinery throughout plant
- Direct others on preventive maintenance needs on daily basis
- Perform project task including but not limited to wiring of electrical cabinets to print and fabrication of machinery
- Direct others on project needs throughout plant
- Troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems including component rebuilds
- PLC troubleshooting and repair of Siemens Step7, Allen Bradley 500, Allen Bradley 5000 studio, Automation Direct, Direct Soft 5
- Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance and component replacement
- Conducted mechanical and electrical maintenance of factory equipment
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician
Sonoco Products
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair on complex machines and assembly lines.
- Performed preventive maintenance on machines and assembly lines
- Performed work with little or no supervision or as a group
- Angelus Seamer troubleshooting and repair
- Allen Bradley PLC 500, and PLC 5 troubleshooting and repair
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting and repair including component rebuilds
- AC/DC drives and conveyor systems
- Fabricate racks, mounts, and guards across the plant.
Education
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Dickson, TN05.2014
Skills
- Fanuc Robotics
- Allen Bradley Control Logics
- Cognex Vision Systems
- Keyence Vision Systems
- OSHA 30 Certified
- HMI Development
- Troubleshooting and programming PLC’s
- CAD Software : Solidworks
- Design and Specifications Development
- Update Schematics
- Troubleshoot Instrumentation
- Electrical Control Systems Installation
- Troubleshoot Faults
- Electronics Drawings Production
- Build Prototypes
- Project Management
Certification
- HandlingTool Operation and Programming, Fanuc America Corp
- SR-Series (SCARA) Robot Operations and Maintenance, Fanuc America Corp
- Cognex In-Sight EasyBuilder and Spreadsheets, ACS Spring Hill,TN
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Controls Technician
A.O. Smith
05.2018 - Current
Maintenance Lead/Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technic
A.O. Smith
06.2016 - 05.2018
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician
Sonoco Products
09.2014 - 05.2016
Electro-Mechanical Technician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology